David Headley, serving 35 years for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, has written a memoir in prison detailing how Lashkar's "dedication" to the cause of the "liberation of Kashmir" inspired him to join the terror group.

In a move that appears to be aimed at curbing militancy and extremism in the country, Pakistan has decided to ban 12 organizations, including Jamaat-ud Dawa (JuD), the frontrunner of banned Lashkar-e-Taiba, Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation, a welfare win

American Lashkar-e-Taiba operative David Coleman Headley, who had done the reconnaissance for 26/11 attack, was also part of a terror plot to target Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten office in Copenhagen, for publishing a caricature of Prophet Muhamma

Multiple sources in the security establishment said they have no evidence yet of any Indians joining al-Qaida, but some Indians are now in Afghanistan or Pakistan, fighting for Taliban and other terror organisations.

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A trader from Srinagar of Kashmir was reportedly kidnapped by a hosiery unit owner at Saleem Tabri here on Thursday late night.

Organised under the Indian Army's 'Operation Sadbhavna', the ongoing 'Educational-cum-Auto Tech Awareness Tour' in eastern India for young Kashmiri drivers is aimed at boosting awareness on preventive maintenance, repair and upkeep of vehicles, thus enabling them to gain proficiency in their profession.

A group of young drivers from the militancy-hit regions of Kashmir are on a 14 day-long auto technology awareness tour to eastern India. They will also explore employment options for themselves.